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Cool Kid Summer Activities Are Hopping in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Cool Kid Summer is bringing extra magic to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World this season, and it’s the perfect way for families to beat the heat while making the most of their day in the park. With playful surprises, energetic entertainment, and summertime vibes around every corner, kids (and kids at heart) will find Cool Kid Summer Activities Are Hopping in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World





Walt Disney World Railroad’s Upcoming Limited Operation & Seating Changes

Beginning this summer, the Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom will shift to a limited operational mode due to construction in Frontierland for the upcoming Disney Villains and Cars-themed lands. Beginning July 7th, the day after Rivers of America closes, the Frontierland station will also close, and the train will operate exclusively as a Walt Disney World Railroad’s Upcoming Limited Operation & Seating Changes



‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland

Disney has released more information on the new Cars-themed land replacing Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park takes place in the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars franchise, featuring two new attractions. Piston Peak National Park was originally featured in Planes: Fire & Rescue, also taking place in ‘Cars’ Piston Peak to Build on the Story of Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland



Disney Starlight Parade Should Have Opened to Annual Passholder Exclusive Nights

With the highly anticipated debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away on July 20, 2025, Disney has announced a new reservation rule that has left some Annual Passholders frustrated: starting that day, Magic Kingdom will require a park reservation for Annual Passholders, even after 2 p.m. That effectively shuts down the usual post-lunch park-hopping Disney Starlight Parade Should Have Opened to Annual Passholder Exclusive Nights



Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Need Magic Kingdom Park Reservations Beginning July 20

Walt Disney World has announced that for a limited time, beginning July 20, 2025, Annual Passholders visiting the Magic Kingdom at any time of day (including after 2:00 pm) must have a theme park reservation. This change is coming due to anticipated high demand upon the opening of the Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Will Need Magic Kingdom Park Reservations Beginning July 20



Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Debuts July 20 at Walt Disney World!

At long last, the brand-new Disney Starlight Parade will make its grand debut on July 20, 2025, at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World! At long last, our Magic Kingdom evenings will end as they were intended to – with a beautiful, sparkling nighttime parade! In addition to its debut date, Disney also shared a Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Debuts July 20 at Walt Disney World!